LPN​/LVN​/Acute Psych II

Overview

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495‑bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We combine traditional values with advanced healthcare technology, while delivering the convenience of big‑city amenities in a friendly, small‑town atmosphere. With nearby Palo Duro Canyon, recreational facilities, and a strong educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Position Summary: The LVN functions under the supervision of the charge nurse or RN, delegating any tasks within the scope of practice for an LVN. The LVN is responsible for providing safe, compassionate, and focused nursing care to assigned patients with predictable healthcare needs, applying continuous quality improvement principles and collaborating with the health team. The LVN supports an organizational culture of Service Excellence and adheres to the Service Excellence Standards for all customer groups.

The LVN assists in determining the physical, mental, and psychosocial health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and families. The LVN collects data, recognizes changes in conditions, and reports findings to the RN or charge nurse. The LVN participates in the nursing process by appraising the patient’s status and may perform focused assessments as part of a more extensive evaluation performed by an RN.

The LVN assesses risks to patient safety and implements the appropriate precautions, ensuring compliance with organizational and accreditation standards. The LVN also supports measurement, assessment, and improvement of performance in clinical and support services and maintains regulatory compliance with The Joint Commission, Texas Department of State Health Services, and the Texas Board of Nursing.

• Education, Training, Experience, and Licensure:
  Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
  Current Texas nursing license or permit.
  Current BLS certification (American Heart Association) upon hire or within 30 days, maintained throughout employment.
  IV certification for acute care and ER/FED assignments (Med/Surg, Critical Care, Emergency Room/FED).
• Physical and Sensory Requirements:
  Ability to read and write in English.
  Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others.
  Ability to remain calm under stress and respond to pages.
  Ability to evaluate and interpret information, make independent decisions, and identify relevant data for clinical and operational activities.
  Physical ability to bend, lift (25 lbs. minimum), grasp, coordinate fine hand movements, push, and pull.

• Retention Bonus Program, if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program, if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
• More information available on our Benefits Guest Website:

UHS is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, with a strong track record of achievement. With annual revenues of $15.8 billion in 2024, UHS is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, employing approximately 99,000 people and operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient and ambulatory services, an insurance offering, a physician network, and related services across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

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Diversity and inclusion are essential to our success.

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